Senior Director, Organizational Effectiveness and Development

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

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About The Position

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. The Senior Director, Organizational Effectiveness and Development partners closely with senior executives and HR leadership to assess organizational needs, diagnose opportunities, and design impactful solutions that enable a high‑performance, engaged culture aligned to BMS’s strategic priorities. Bringing deep expertise in organizational development within a global enterprise, the role balances thought leadership with practical execution to drive measurable business impact. The Senior Director will deliver both enterprise‑priority organizational effectiveness solutions and scalable, self‑serve capabilities that enable HR Business Partners and leaders across the business. This is a highly visible opportunity to influence the future of work at BMS while building enduring organizational capability.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, or related field is required.
• Minimal 12 years of experience in global organizational effectiveness, change management and organizational development.
• Experience in scaling OE/Change practices directly with the business and through HR Business Partners.
• Ability to apply data and analytics in talent decision-making, storytelling to engage leaders from concept to impact.
• Ability to facilitate senior level meetings and counsel leaders through organizational effectiveness diagnostics and initiatives.
• Extensive experience using individual talent and organizational capability assessment tools and diagnostic instruments.
• Must demonstrate outstanding judgment and sound business skills with the ability to establish a strong rapport with leaders at all levels.
• Experienced in leading and influencing cross-functional, cross-level teams.
• Proven track record of enabling business strategy and creating sustainable value through org effectiveness work in highly complex global organization.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, demonstrable ability to simplify solutions, create buy-in and quickly add value.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leaders, as well as enterprise corporate strategy and operational excellence teams, to develop, implement, measure, and manage the approach for organizational effectiveness at Bristol Myers Squibb.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align organizational development initiatives with business goals.
• Serve as a thought partner and trusted advisor to business and HR leaders on priority projects; facilitate cross‑functional partnerships within the business and guide change management to support global priorities.
• Conduct organizational diagnostic and assessments and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Design, create, and facilitate development and performance improvement strategies that drive positive behavior change for people leaders and employees.
• Identify key internal and external partners and guide their execution of organizational interventions.
• Lead internal teams in the development and implementation of change initiatives that positively impact employee engagement.
• Engage directly with the business and HR to identify critical priorities and provide change management leadership.
• Partner with Learning and other stakeholders on deployment and change plans for organizational effectiveness solutions.
• Bring forward data‑based recommendations and insights; leverage digital tools to inform decisions, measure impact, and optimize organizational performance.
• Develop and implement metrics to measure outcomes linked to critical enterprise priority work.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of organizational development programs and partnerships.
• Develop scalable organizational effectiveness solutions for HR Business Partners and the business.
• Partner to develop digitally and AI‑enhanced tools and resources that support change and OE initiatives.
• Research and apply industry best practice and emerging research‑ and practice‑based knowledge into OE mindsets, strategies, and programs.
• Consult, enable, and guide HR partners while building organizational and HR capability in Organizational Effectiveness and Change Management.
• Manage the overall portfolio of key enterprise priority projects.
• Translate workforce trends into actionable insights and contribute to cross-regional initiatives for consistent business alignment.
• Grow and develop a team of high‑performing talent; partner closely with HR Business Partners in support of business priorities.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
• Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director